Taking a Broader View by Looking Deeper

Yesha Y Sivan

Abstract

The field of virtual worlds is vast, interconnected and expanding. In this issue, we take a review lantern and shed some light on some of the field’s aspects. Clearly, we do not cover everything. We will often see shadows and not the full image. Ultimately, we hope to encourage further exploring of the field.

The first thematic issue of JVWR 7th year (2014) focuses on a literature review of 3D3C worlds according to specific topics. Due to the overwhelming response to our “Lantern” CfP that resulted in 15 accepted manuscripts, the Lantern issue will be published in two parts and the second part will be published on the 3rd quarter of 2014.